2016 Shakespeare Winner

Congratulations to the 2016 ESU Research Triangle NC Branch Shakespeare Winner, Rachel Hartner, from Apex High School and her teacher, Laura Levine. Good luck at the National Competition in New York City! Download press release.

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Welcome Message from the Research Triangle Branch President

Welcome Message

Dear Members and Friends:

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Research Triangle Branch of the English Speaking Union, I am pleased to welcome you to another wonderful season of fellowship, fun and learning. The Board has a full and exciting schedule planned for the coming months, and we invite you to join or renew your membership for another year. Your membership dues and donations are tax deductible and go toward support of our programs, and allow us to provide support for area high-school students participation in the popular Shakespeare Competition. Take a look at our News and Events page for the schedule of activities planned for the coming year.

Recent Events

Sunday, February 5, 2017 "First Pictures of the New World! Watercolors by John White," lecture by Jenny Skinner, NCSU University Club, Raleigh. Brunch at 12:30.

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Shakespeare Competition

March 24-26, 2017Hosting ESU Region IV Regional Meeting, Raleigh

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
2017 Annual Dinner Meeting, with Rev. Phillip Fackler speaking on "What's So Common about The Book of Common Prayer? The Church of England and Its Founding Document: A Brief History," at Christ Church, Raleigh